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Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums
ALHFAM is the museum organization for those involved in living history programming, living historical farms, agricultural museums, and outdoor museums of history and folklife.
http://www.alhfam.org/ |
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Museum Store Association
International organization representing museum store professionals by providing members educational resources and information.
http://www.museumdistrict.com/ |
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Small Museums Association
Organization devoted to the promotion and development of small museums. Features information for museum professionals and for the general public.
http://www.smallmuseum.org/index.htm |
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Registrars' Committee - Western Region
Contact information and calendar of events for the RC-WR, a support organization for museum registrars and their associates.
http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Towers/8189/RCWR/rcwr.html |
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International Association of Libraries and Museums of the Performing Arts
Forum for colleagues promoting research and documentation in the performing arts.
http://www.theatrelibrary.org/sibmas/sibmas.html |
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Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums
Regional museum association for Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Washington, DC.
http://www.altrue.net/site/midatlantic/ |
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National Conference of State Museum Associations
Services for state museum associations, including listserv, directory of associations and association profiles, reference library and workshops.
http://www.io.com/~tam/Resources/smanet.html |
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Sports Museums and Halls of Fame
The International Association of Sports Museums and Halls of Fame (IASMHF) brings together over 130 member institutions worldwide for the promotion of sports history.
http://www.sportshalls.com/ |
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Association Museums New Brunswick
Not-for profit organization which represents institutions and individuals interested in the preservation and promotion of New Brunswick's cultural, natural and artistic heritage.
http://amnb.nb.ca |
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Mountain-Plains Museums Association
Organization of museums in the western plains region of the United States. Information on the association and membership.
http://www.mountplainsmuseums.org/ |
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Lower Hudson Conference
Provides regional services for historical agencies and museums of the Hudson Valley in New York. Also provides training, networking and technical support to museums, historical agencies and historians in this national heritage area.
http://www.lowerhudsonconference.org/ |
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Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
MANL provides a communications network among museums and heritage societies within the province of Newfoundland and Labrador
http://www.manl.nf.ca/ |
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The Upstate History Alliance
A non-profit organization which provides support, advice and training to historical societies, museums, historians and others interested in history in a 35 county area of upstate New York.
http://www.upstatehistory.org/ |
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The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales
Service federation for museum workers in Wales. Includes a forum for discussion of museum issues.
http://www.welshmuseumsfederation.org.uk |
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Masonic Library and Museum Association
Association to assist and support Masonic libraries and museums and those individuals charged with the collection, management and preservation of the Masonic heritage.
http://www.bessel.org/mlma/ |
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Alberta Museum Association
Non-profit society of museum professionals and volunteers formed to promote the development of Alberta's museums and galleries.
http://www.museumsalberta.ab.ca |
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The Museums Association
Largest association representing museums and galleries in the United Kingdom.
http://www.museumsassociation.org/ |
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The British Columbia Museums Association
Brings together members of the British Columbia cultural community for common problem solving and sharing of information.
http://www.museumsassn.bc.ca/ |
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Museums Council of New York City
Non-profit group dedicated to preserve, study, interpret and exhibit objects of educational and cultural value. Meets bimonthly at member institutions and publishes annual membership directory. Includes meeting notices, links and contact information.
http://www.museumscouncil.org/ |
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Association of Science-Technology Centers
ASTC represents more than 400 hands-on science museums around the world.
http://www.astc.org/ |
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Fire Museum Network
Affiliated with the International Association of Fire Chiefs, this organization provides support to fire museums. This site includes a discussion group, a schedule of events and a directory of over 300 Fire Museums in the United States and Canada.
http://firemuseumnetwork.org/index.html |
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Arts Resources @ WESTAF
Non-profit arts service organization which provides arts resources information, grants and programs.
http://www.westaf.org/ |
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Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA)
The national (UK) development agency working for and on behalf of museums, libraries and archives and advising government on policy and priorities for the sector.
http://www.mla.gov.uk/ |
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Association of African American Museums
Meeting and conference information only.
http://www.blackmuseums.org/ |
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Lithuanian Museum Association
Features publications, membership and contact information.
http://muziejai.mch.mii.lt/Konsultacijos/Association.en.htm |
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Finnish Museum Association
National central organization for all groups supporting and running museums in Finland. Includes training resources, news, publications and directory of member museums. In English and Finnish.
http://www.museoliitto.fi/english/julkaisut/ |
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Ontario Museum Association
Provides detailed information on over 600 heritage and cultural sites located in the province. Also provides professional development and tourism information.
http://www.museumsontario.com/ |
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Museum Ethnographers Group
UK based museum organization devoted to the work of ethnography. Includes membership information, events, and guidelines.
http://www.museumethnographersgroup.org.uk |
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Association of Art Museum Directors
Represents directors of major art museums in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
http://www.aamd.org/ |
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National Museum Directors' Conference
UK association of directors and chief executives of the national museums and libraries, including the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Public Record Office. Features publications, membership and contact information.
http://www.nationalmuseums.org.uk |
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Yukon Historical and Museums Association
Organization of historical societies and museums in the Yukon.
http://www.yukonalaska.com/yhma/ |
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Art Museums Image Consortium (AMICO)
Enabling educational access to museum multimedia documentation. Excellent database of collections within member museums and galleries.
http://www.amico.org/ |
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Museum Trustee Association
Network for advising, informing and inspiring museums trustees. Provides board education programs, services and resources for museum trustees.
http://www.mta-hq.org/ |
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Museums and Galleries Foundation of New South Wales
Australian museum organization. Offers workshops, seminars and lectures for professional and volunteer staff.
http://www.mgfnsw.org.au |
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Southern Arts Federation
A regional arts organization which provides grants, programs and services to museums, artists and arts organizations in the southern United States.
http://www.southarts.org/ |
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Arts Midwest
Arts organization working with museums, theaters, and performing arts centers. Programs include exhibits, performances, and lectures.
http://www.artsmidwest.org/ |
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Mid-America Arts Alliance
Nonprofit organization serving museums, performing arts centers, and community art organizations. Includes information on programs, productions, and exhibits.
http://www.maaa.org/ |
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Midwest Open Air Museums Coordinating Council
Provides for interchange of ideas, materials, information and consideration of open air museums in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin.
http://www.momcc.org/ |
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Medical Museums Association
Features excepts from newsletter, members listings, and membership and annual meeting information
http://www.cwru.edu/affil/MeMA/memahome.htm |
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American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta
A professional association for public gardens in North America, supporting the public horticulture community in its mission to study, display, and conserve plants.
http://www.aabga.org/ |
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New England Museum Association
Serving museums, museum professionals and volunteers in the New England region. Provides professional development opportunities, news, and information.
http://www.nemanet.org/ |
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Association of Children's Museums
Professional service organization for children's museums around the world.
http://www.childrensmuseums.org |
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Association of College and University Museums and Galleries - ACUMG
Organization of museums and galleries affiliated with colleges and universities.
http://www.acumg.org/ |
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South West Museums Libraries and Archives Council
Regional development agency for museums, galleries, libraries and archives in the South West of England. Includes information about development programs, publications, and news.
http://swmlac.org.uk/ |
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Canadian Museums Association
National organization for the advancement of Canadian museums.
http://www.museums.ca/ |
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The Netherlands Museums Association
Serves the interests of the museum field and speaks on behalf the museums.
http://www.museumvereniging.nl/ |
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American Association of Museums (AAM)
National organization representing the museum community. Includes information on programs, grants, and membership.
http://www.aam-us.org/ |
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Western Museums Association
An association for museums and other related organizations in the western United States.
http://www.westmuse.org/ |
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The International Council of Museums
Promotion and development of museums and museum professionals at an international level.
http://icom.museum/ |
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Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Private non-profit organization providing leadership and support for the arts in DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WV and the US Virgin Islands.
http://www.midatlanticarts.org/ |
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Association of Independent Museums
Representing independent museums in the United Kingdom, improving standards, and contributing to national policy making.
http://www.aimus.org.uk/ |
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Association for Art History
Asserts centrality of art object; promotes the inclusion of philological, humanistic and scholarly aspects in the teaching and communication of the history and criticism of the visual arts.
http://www.indiana.edu/~aah/ |
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Union of European Historic Houses Association
Organization of private historic house museums in Europe.
http://www.unistoric.org/uehha/ |
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Information: Features professional organizations whose membership includes museums and museum professionals. This includes subject based, profession based, and geographically oriented associations.
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